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Ford is actually down a whisker or flat compared to previous year. In some ways flatness of both GM and Ford sales for the month are bothersome considering the industry has seen some good growth.

The current GM management is being very defensive and conservative. It is really hampering attention to details and development.

Yes, the Z71 on the 2500s have that along with the body colored bumpers.

I almost bought a 2500HD truck, prior to getting the LS7. And yes, I was ready to wait for 6-8 weeks for vehicle optioned as I wanted it to be. I still remember GMT800s had far more flexibility in configuring a truck than the GMT900s do. As far as the new trucks are concerned: I would like to see the body-colored bumpers offered as options, just like the 2500HDs have with Z71 package. GM needs to be innovative with bed. Since Avalanche is dead, its innovative side storage and under bed utility needs to be offered in some form for the new truck. Get a 220V outlet in the bed. A Raptor competitor. Baby Duramax.

Happy birthday MM.

Congrats. Is it a 6.0 or 5.7? Row it yourself?

Not so fast. Award may increase competition.

Who whacks groundhog (smk) the most.

Define smooth.

HB to owner of Miata, XB, Mini, Chevy truck, but no Mustang. Have fun.

DFelt, Did you mix the Curves thread with COE thread? Or did you think COE stands for Chick over Engine?

How much above budget is this thing?

What a cool thread from down under.

That is indeed a clean truck.

VTECH Kicketh Yo

Thanks guys. Took the car for a 700 miles trip around south FL. It was fun!

With all the rain we are receiving in FL, I am literally doing mud-bogging in that vehicle.

Ahh the love for a V12 Jaguar. That is a good price for that machine.

Is the trailblazer a truck in this discussion? I miss my F150.

Do you mean new new or old new?

HB Siegen

Unions have Merkel's backing. By putting them off on a reduced rate, unions go on unemployment for remainder of their salary. What it will do is put strain on Germany's social coffers. In long term let us see how that will work.

After thinking, one GM car that can fit the bill is the new SS. It can virtually pass as a Caprice interceptor. If it gets a LS3, it will provide the same characteristics of a E39 M5. For canonball, one does not need a fast 0-60, but stable, reliable, powerful yet fuel economical vehicle. If Camaro can get 24 mpg with the same engine, I think the new SS can get that mileage. I guess Canonball run can get a whole new meaning.